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title: "Penetration Testing for FCO Configurable Forms"
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# Penetration Testing for FCO Configurable Forms

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56ca21c7-9fa7-4c67-9d7e-125e13a813d1

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Penetration Testing for FCO Configurable Forms" was conducted by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, based in London, England. This tender involved systems testing services and initiated on a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 14th January 2020, and the contract period is set from 17th February 2020 to 16th March 2020, with a contract value of £17,000. The procurement status is complete, with the final award dated 14th February 2020, and published on 19th February 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and IT services, particularly those offering penetration testing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capacity to deliver robust security testing services would find this contract fitting, while larger companies like CGI IT UK Limited have already fulfilled the contract requirements. Companies with expertise in security assurance can leverage this procurement process to expand their client base and enhance their portfolio in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Penetration testing on FCO's Configurable Forms web-based application. The application will require Penetration Testing to ensure that all to gain assurance in the security of an IT system by attempting to breach all of that system's security, using the same tools and techniques as an adversary might.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf6bfa5a-d7b1-426b-bf33-6c22c152c20f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2020 - 16 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CGI IT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72254100 - Systems testing services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2020 at 13:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf6bfa5a-d7b1-426b-bf33-6c22c152c20f
- 19 Feb 2020 at 13:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf6bfa5a-d7b1-426b-bf33-6c22c152c20f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf6bfa5a-d7b1-426b-bf33-6c22c152c20f
  19th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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